Vehicle Description
1977 Cadillac Eldorado 2 Door Hardtop
The Cadillac Eldorado has always been a trend setter. The personal
luxury car market segment that Cadillac created with the Eldorado
was growing. The front-wheel drive version was going through its
very first redesign with the 1971-1972 models. It was a completely
new Fleetwood Eldorado not only in design but also in spirit. The
Fleetwood Eldorado was available as a coupe and a luxury
convertible replacing the DeVille convertible series. The "Standard
of the World" was still the luxury leader. The Fleetwood Eldorado
was still unmistakably Cadillac. The last Eldorado Convertible
rolled off the line on April 22nd 1976, the end of the drop top era
for a few bleak years.
For consignment, a sizable, luxurious, convenience smattered, long
smooth cruiser piece of massive Detroit iron in this 1977 Eldorado
Model. Nicknamed EL Diablo thanks to its devil theme, this luxury
cruiser is riding on 17-inch Dayton 100 spoke wire wheels and Vogue
tires. It sports snappy two tone paint and has adjustable rear air
shocks for that low and slow ride.
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by
the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws
to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public
highways in your area.*
Exterior
Gas crisis? We don't need no stinking gas crisis, we will build it
even bigger, and allow it to drive on regular gas!!! And this
straight steel slabbed sided car, which pays very close attention
to its gaps and pampers its chrome trimmings, is definitely going
to be the belle of the ball. A V shaped massive grille with
matching hood atop, dual headlights on either side and cathedral
turn signal and cornering lights at the front and rear edges, you
are driving around in a 3 bedroom apartment on wheels. Trimming for
the wheel well surrounds, rockers, as well as a thin red
delineating stripe between the car's charcoal gray metallic uppers,
and silver metallic sides and its bleeding class. Just a few small
dents and oopsies and a slight area of rust bubbling and we are off
to the race. The badging all looks great, as does chrome which
remains in like new condition throughout. Wrapping the 17-inch
Dayton wires are 225/50R17' Vogue tires from the 40th week of 2017.
A true land yacht.
Interior
A swing of the door and it's a lot like opening a well-balanced
safe door! Heavy, but easy to do. On the doors are power controls,
chromed panels, burgundy, ( like the wine!), stitched leather, some
wood applique, molded burgundy plastic, and burgundy carpeted
lowers for the doors. Inside dual ultra-wide burgundy leather
buckets, showing some slight creases, sport plenty of power
adjustments, and are large enough to accommodate a 3rd front row
passenger if the armrests are put up. In the back, a wide bench
matching the front in design setup stretches from side to side. The
standard square and rectangle dash courtesy GM is in front and has
the trappings of a high optioned car in the form of auto dimming
headlights, cruise control, climate control, AM/FM stereo with a
built in CB radio, A/C, power steering, power brakes, power antenna
and rear defogger and all very clean. A 50's style red rimmed
steering wheel is fronting this original dash and this matches with
the red deep pile carpeting flooding the floors.
Drivetrain
A 425ci V8 engine fits nicely into the large fully restored and
very clean engine bay. There is a 4-barrel carburetor feeding the
massive engine its mixture of fossils and air and a THM425 3-speed
automatic transmission is on back. 2.73 are the gears for the final
drive ratio. Supple hoses, a red air cleaner covering as well as
red valve coverings gives the namesake "El Diablo".
Undercarriage
Unrestored but solid is the presentation for the undercarriage. The
frame is sound and sturdy as are the floor pans, which are
completely covered with rust proofing paint and showing nicely.
Independent torsion bars for the front suspension, and a 4 link
with coil springs are on back. Adjustable air shocks are installed.
Power disc brakes are on all 4 corners to bring this car to a halt
with ease. Dual stainless exhaust works with Pypes mufflers to send
spent gasses out the back of the car. There is no catalytic
converter to this setup.
Drive-Ability
She started with a turn of the key and ran beautifully. A
smooooooth cruise, good tight steering and straight braking. With
the 425 cubes it does not take too much time to get to cruising
speed, and the transmission shifts smoothly on the way there. The
horn wouldn't toot, the power antenna does not work and the AC
blows warm. Our consignor states it needs a recharge of R12.
A large and in charge example of the just past mid 1970's idea of
luxury. Damn the torpedoes when it comes to any gas crisis, because
we will take a 425ci engine, and bolt massive steel panels around
it, and pepper it with luxury and conveniences, and you can be on
your way...to the top... only in Cadillac style. Don't look at me
ma, El Diablo made me do it!
6L47S7Q146188
6-Cadillac
L-Eldorado
47-2 Door Hardtop Coupe
S-425ci V8
7-1977
Q-Detroit, MI Assy Plant
146188-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
